Miami Gardens – The Miami Dolphins are riding high after back-to-back victories, a feat they haven’t accomplished since December. With playoff hopes still alive, the Dolphins will face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium.
Coach Mike McDaniel has revamped the offense, shifting from a big-play passing game to a ball control run game with short passing. The Dolphins are hoping to awaken their deep passing game led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. However, for now, they are content with the new offense led by Tagovailoa, running back De’Von Achane, and tight end Jonnu Smith.
The Dolphins likely need to win five of their remaining seven games to secure a playoff berth, with many fans predicting a victory against the Patriots. The revamped offense is reminiscent of the team’s historical trends of midseason resurgence leading to playoff success.
Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold’s absence has affected the run game in the past two matches, but the Dolphins managed to secure victories nonetheless. To re-establish home field advantage, the Dolphins will need to win their remaining home games, including matchups against the New York Jets and San Francisco.
On the defensive side, the Dolphins will focus on containing New England rookie quarterback Drake Maye and his supporting cast, including running back Rhamondre Stevenson and tight end Hunter Henry. McDaniel’s strategic play-calling has been crucial in recent weeks, utilizing short passes and a strong running game.
Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Miami will use the Patriots game to open up their offense further and continue their winning streak. With high spirits and a rejuvenated offense, the Dolphins are aiming to secure another victory on Sunday.
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